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The Big Sleep: Fighting an European Election

April 11, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor

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Mark Wells stood as a candidate in both a general election and European election. The European election was much less engaging for candidates and the electorate, he argues, because of the proportional electoral system. In the early years of the century, building on the dizzying heights of a power-base established…

Britain and Euro-scepticism: understanding the fit

March 21, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor

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The British population’s views of Europe are shaped by wider attitudes towards Britain’s status and values. Unfortunately for the pro-Europe camp large numbers remain pessimistic and see disengagement as the answer, argues Dr. Michael Skey. Britain and Euro-scepticism seem to go together like fish and chips. Polling data consistently show that…

How to Win If You Are 1 Against 27: Can the UK Still Influence the Rest of the EU?

March 13, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor

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Dr. Adam Steinhouse argues that Britain has been able to achieve many policy goals and exert much influence in the EU. He will speak as part of the European Form Lecture Series at UEA, 5pm on 14th March 2014. In the United Kingdom the talk is still of a referendum on continued membership…

European Elections 2014: Question Time with the Eastern region candidates

March 5, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor

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[caption id="attachment_812" align="alignright" width="300"] UEA Broadcast Journalism students were among those to record the event[/caption] The University of East Anglia hosted a debate with some of the candidates (and sitting MEPs) for the European Elections 2014 in the Eastern region, UK. The debate was recorded at EPIC Studios in Norwich by…